Hosta 'White Feather'

Hosta 'White Feather' is unlike any other. A dramatic clump-forming hardy perennial, it grows to about 35cm in height. In spring, its leaves unfurl into a mass of bright, cream-white. Then, as the season progresses, the white foliage increasingly turns green, with the colour changing first at the leaf veins, then spreading outwards. One of the undulata species of Hosta, with attractive wavy-edged leaves, the foliage of 'White Feather' is further characterised by being matt on the upper surface, and glossy on the underside. The overall effect is highly attractive, unusual, and a wonderful talking point. And, as if this is not enough, Hosta 'White Feather' produces lovely lavender-purple in mid-summer Plantain lily 'White Feather' has a compact habit, and is perfect for growing in patio containers, or at the front of a shady herbaceous border. It will grow best in a moist soil, and will benefit from a yearly mulch of well-rotted manure, leafmould or compost.